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Best rated place close to the hotel and I was hankering for some Tex-Mex.
The parking lot passed the test. Lots of cars.
The Tex-Mex part is iffy but then this isn't Texas.
Nice menu with an eclectic profile.
Ate in the bar.
There was music but subtle enough to not impede conversation.
Nice crowd.
Bar seats 20 and there...
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My wife and I (from Michigan) were visiting some great friends and they took us to this fine establishment for dinner. The first time we had a wonderful waitress named Megan DeSilvu who took very good care of us and what ever you requested, Megan's answer was "No problem at all! We can do this for you!"
I ordered Chicken...
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Always a favorite place to visit for me. Came early on a Friday, no wait. Ordered quickly. The food was great as always. My only concern is when it is not that busy... yet they sit everyone on top of each other rather than spread the parties around.

Good food , service could have been better. Some construction going on but I don't think this was the reason for slow service. We sat in the bar area at a table. We don't drink alcohol this seemed to irritate the waitress.

Have been there with my wife several times. The BBQ chicken and steak is a good item menu. Also, the Fajitas are to die for. Their smoked Salsa is the best anywhere!. Unfortunately, the cocktails are very weak. You are better off ordering a soft drink. Polite staff.

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Amy C, Social Media Relations Representative at Cactus Jack's, responded to this review

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback about our restaurant. We strive to give the best in both food and service, and it is the feedback of our guests that helps us to achieve that goal. I am so happy to hear how much you enjoy the food in our restaurant. The fajitas are one...
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I'm sure this restaurant is very successful. Why reduce the size of the fried ice cream? I don't think anyone is fooled by adding more whipped cream around edge of plate.

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Amy C, Social Media Relations Representative at Cactus Jack's, responded to this review

Thank you very much for taking the time to review your recent visit to our restaurant. We value the feedback of our guests as it allows us the opportunity to improve upon their experiences. The spec for our fried ice cream has not changed, but I will be sharing your feedback with the Head Kitchen Manager and Head Dining Room...
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We have been coming here for years now and finally decided to write a review. They are consistently good. They have a wide variety of food on the menu. Our favorites over the years are the nachos and we add chicken to them. These are by far the best nachos we have ever had in the area as well as...
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We loved the southwestern atmosphere the moment we walked in. The menu is vied to please all tastes. I ordered a taco salad served in a taco bowl rich with guacamole, beef, sour cream. Yummy.
Another diner order a lobster roll from the summer specials menu. It was filled with lobster meat enough to satisfy any hungry diner.
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We go to CJ's just about every week and it is consistently good. Generally I would have a burger or the blackened catfish which is always delicious. On this visit I had the South Atlantic Shrimp Basket which is on the special summer menu and those shrimp were fantastic! It is sometimes a little louder than I would like. The...
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Following the success of T-BONES, the first Cactus Jack's opened in 1995 in Manchester. In 2007, the Laconia location became New Hampshire's first dual casual dining concept - with both Cactus Jack's and T-BONES - on Lake Winnipesaukee. While it keeps up the tradition of "homemade" dishes, the look and menu at CJ's has its own style. Attentive servers are always ready to serve guests authentic Southwestern, Tex-Mex, Cajun, and barbecue dishes that are unmatched in New Hampshire

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